Network control technician (network communications 2)

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Location

onsite, Fallon, NV, United States

Salary

$70k – $90k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Windows AdministrationCisco SwitchingNetwork TroubleshootingDoD STIG ComplianceServer PatchingWorkstation PatchingVMwareNetwork MonitoringPerformance MonitoringTechnical TroubleshootingCybersecurityAttention To DetailCustomer FocusWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Job Description

Requisition Number: 30450

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $69,618.00 - $90,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Control Technician is responsible for administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity defense of all Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client, server, and network infrastructure used to support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services for the NITE.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Work in close coordination with other team members and departments to update, monitor and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices used throughout the enterprise.
  • Perform Microsoft Windows client/server administration, maintenance, patching.
  • Configure systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • This role provides individuals with the ability to work independently and work within a team.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
  • Security+ or equivalent certification.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.
  • Windows desktop operating systems (WIN11).
  • Experience with Cisco switching/troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  • Experience digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
  • Experience with patching Microsoft servers and workstations.
  • Experience with VMware.
  • Experience with network and performance monitoring tools (SolarWinds, etc.).
  • Strong technical troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to quickly read, understand, and apply technical information.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

  • Use of Enterprise Patching systems.
  • Cisco experience.
  • Linux+/Microsoft/Cisco certification.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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